EVENTS - / NEWS SignLink SignLinkMagazine printmonthly_signlink Industry franchise group Signs Express will exhibit at The Sign Show this year to speak with visitors about the benefits of joining its network of over 60 locations across the UK and Ireland. Located on Stand S35, opposite the School of Wrap, Signs Express will invite attendees to learn more about its business model. The company will seek to connect with industry professionals looking to take the leap into business ownership through purchasing an established resale opportunity, launching a new start-up, or rebranding an existing signage company under the Signs Express banner. “This event is all about conversations – meeting new contacts, answering questions, and demonstrating the value of being part of a leading signage brand with unrivalled support behind it,” comments network development director Aaron Davis. Signs Express will also discuss its two new franchise pathways: the Rebrand Proposition and Conversion Resale Model. Davis explains both have been designed to support independent signage businesses across the UK. The Rebrand Proposition helps existing sign or print businesses scale by rebranding under the Signs Express name – where a vacant territory is available – gaining access to national marketing, group buying power, centralised systems, and full operational support, all while retaining ownership. Meanwhile, the Conversion Resale Model offers a fully managed route to sell a business on a no sale, no fee basis. Signs Express acts as a broker, managing the end-to-end sales process and will market the business under the Signs Express name. Once sold, the business is rebranded as a Signs Express centre, maintaining continuity for customers and teams, and offering the buyer a ready-to-trade operation. Make connections with Signs Express By Rob Fletcher Signs Express will exhibit on stand S35 of The Sign Show LKH Tools, a specialist in precision CNC machine tools, will display a range of solutions on its stand at The Sign Show. Visitors to the show will be invited to learn about the company’s routing, engraving, V-groove, folding, and ballnose tools. Attendees can also view samples cut with the LHK range solutions, as well as videos of the tools in action across various types of material. Among the tools on display will be new diameters and lengths in the MP Superior coated and compression tool range, which according to LKH, greatly improve the material thicknesses that can be cut by the tools. “If you are struggling with consistency, cut quality, or performance of your CNC machine, it’s a perfect chance to meet in person to see how we can assist your business and get the correct tooling advice for your materials and machine,” says LKH tooling and machine consultant, Liam Hodson. Tooling up for success By Rob Fletcher China Print Supplies (CPS) has revealed the line-up of machines visitors can see on its stand at The Sign Show. The highlight will be the new Hapond three-in-one, simultaneous double-sided 3.2m printer that delivers speeds up to 150sq m/h. Visitors will also be able to see the ability to print a 3.2m banner job on the front while simultaneously printing two 1.6m vinyl rolls on the back. Also on display will be the new Thunderjet AQ1800UV, a highspeed 1.8m roll-to-roll printer that only launched on the market this spring. Other featured technology will include the SinoColor FB-2513s, a UV flatbed printer with a top speed of 120sq m/hr, and the SinoColor FB-0906, which returns to the show with a second-generation AI smart camera. In addition, CPS will display the new SinoColor URP-3015 Rotary, which it says provides a versatile and cost-effective solution for high-precision cylindrical printing onto a wide range of curved surfaces. Speaking about this offering, CPS managing director, Scott Clutton, says: “It incorporates some really advanced technology that generates incredible performance. It comes with between one and four printheads, high gap inks, dual cure inks to create outstanding print quality, and ink durability on a wide range of substrates.” China Print Supplies details show plans The new Hapond 3-in-1 delivers true doublesided 3.2m wide printing up to 150sq m/h LKH Tools will feature on Stand S403 at The Sign Show By Rob Fletcher 30 email: editor@signlink.co.uk Issue 260 - August / September 2025
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